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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Corsair A115: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Corsair A115 separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 6 years, Corsair A115 at 5 years, 17% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Corsair A115 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | CT-9010011-WW |
| Height | 159 mm | 164.8 mm-4% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 126 mm | 153 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM-11% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010011-ww/a115-twin-tower-cpu-air-cooler-ct-9010011-ww |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
Corsair A115
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable flagship air cooler whose main draw is fitting neatly into an all-Corsair build rather than leading on raw thermals.